The 36-Hour Day
A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss

I spent 18 years of my professional life as a social worker specializing in the problems of the aging. Thirteen of those years were in nursing homes and rehab facilities. I could always identify the families of residents with Alzheimer's: they had big black circles under their eyes from lack of slee......more

I had heard that The 36-Hour Day is the Alzheimer's caregivers bible, and I can see why. Having read other books on the subject, I'd say The 36-Hour Day is a more complete reference guide, helpful in many different stages of caregiving. Chapter titles are Dementia, Getting Medical Help for the Perso......more

This is the seventh edition of The 36 Hour Day and it is filled with valuable information for those who find themselves in a caretaker role for someone with dementia. Unfortunately I am in this position now as my dad has Alzheimer’s. The book covers the different types of dementia, getting the right......more

I picked up this book because it was recommended by the doctor who is helping keep up with the progress of my husband's grandfather's disease. He recommended that all family members read it, but much of the family was avoiding it, claiming it was horrible and too depressing. So I offered to read it......more

A useful and well put together guide about the complex world of Alzheimer dementia and how to care for people who are suffering from it.......more